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Inside Story

Reading level Gr 5-6

48 pages. 8.5" x 11" hardcover. Color photos & illustrations
Peter Bedrick Books ©1995

Offered for $25.50.

Shakespeare's Theatre
A behind-the-scenes look at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, showing how a play was put on in Elizabethan times, and the varied roles of the different members of the company, with detailed colour illustrations and cut-aways by John James.

Samurai Castle
This book on samurai castles of the 16th and 17th centuries covers details of their construction, history, and the life and times of their inhabitants. Each double-page spread provides a paragraph or two on a particular aspect of the era (e.g., elegant interiors, castles and towns, entertaining visitors, women's lives, arms and armor) and detailed, informative full-color illustrations. Brief descriptions of some famous samurai are included.


Inside Story

Reading level Gr 5-6

48 pages. 8.5" x 11" hardcover. Color photos & illustrations
Peter Bedrick Books ©1995

Offered for $19.50.

Medieval Castle
Step inside a medieval castle and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work inside its massive walls. Superb illustrations and thoroughly researched information provide a vivid and intimate look at every aspect of castle life. You will see the craftsmen and builders at work, witness a great dinner in the main hall, learn about the life of the lord and lady, learn how a page became a knight, and more.

Medieval Cathedral
This book takes you back in time to learn how some of the most magnificent structures in Europe were built.
Through beautiful illustrations and thoroughly researched information, you will learn how Medieval cathedrals were built, what life was like for the workers, where the stone for the cathedrals was prepared, how cathedrals have evolved from the Medieval times to today, and more.
16th Century Mosque
Tells the story of the commissioning and building of the Suleymaniye mosque in Constantinople (Istanbul), one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture. This book describes the religious, educational and charitable activities carried out in the mosque, and the role of the mosque in the life of the muslim community.


 

Early Civilizations      

The marvels of the world's greatest civilizations are revealed through stories, photographs, and graphics.

Reading level Gr 3 - 4
Capstone Press

48 pages. 9" x 11" library bound.
Color photos. Table of contents, glossary, bibliography, index, maps, time line.

Regularly $18.00 each.
NOW $8.50.

Ancient China

Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece



Designing the Future    

How often do we recognize architecture and its historical significance? With breathtaking color photos, these books examine the the people and sotries behind some of the world's most famous roads, bridges, and buildings.

Reading level Gr 4 and up
Creative Education

32 pages. 9.25" x 10.25" library binding.
Color photos.

Were $19.00 each.    
NOW $6.50.

Barns

Houses

Bridges

Museums
Cathedrals Roads

Egyptian Pyramids

Theatres
Greek Temples  

Religions of the World

Reading level: Gr 4-6
Peter Bedrick Books

8.5" x 11" hardcover.
Full-color photos and illustrations

Regularly $25.00.  
Internet special. $7.50.

Religions of the World
Impeccably researched and lavishly illustrated. Covering all the essential areas of religions of our world, this book is designed to help readers make sense of the fundamental questions and issues of today's world. This books was produced in collaboration with specialists and secondary school teachers.



Magnifications      

Full -color panoramas of a tomb and a temple are magnified with inset illustrations to reveal fascinating details of archaeological sites.

Reading level Gr 4-6
Peter Bedrick Books

48 pages. 8.5" x 11.25" hardcover.
Color photos.

Regularly $19.00 each.
NOW $8.50.

The Living Tomb

Jerusalem Temple


East Meets West    

An exploration of the origins and influences of trade between eastern and western cultures.

Reading level Gr 4 and up
Chrysalis Education

48 pages. 11.25" x 8.5" library binding.
Index. Color photos and illustrations.

Regularly $20.00 each.
NOW $7.50.

Exploration by Land

Inventions and Trade


Structures    

Young readers get a taste of the role architecture plays in everyday life. Sections examine the history, construction, and possible future of the featured structure.

Reading level Gr 2 and up
Smart Apple Media

24 pages. 7.75" x 8.5" library binding.
Index, glossary. Color photos.

Regularly $16.00 each.
NOW $7.50.

Bridges

Museums

Houses

Playgrounds
Hospital
 Skyscrapers
Libraries  


 
NOTE: All books on this page are new books with binding designed for library use.

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